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Soren Johnson (Part I) — Building Civilization Through 4X Design, Bridging Digital and Physical Gaming, Navigating the Evolving TCG Landscape, and Crafting Games for Varied Playtimes (#49)
Think Like A Game Designer
EAs focus on the designer, Video Games Packaging in the 1980s
In the 1980s, Electronic Arts showcased video game developers as rock stars by packaging their games like albums with splashy photos and unique aesthetics. The games had elaborate presentations with nice artwork and the floppy disks were placed inside like a vinyl record. This packaging style aimed to inspire individuals to make video games, and even provided an address for aspiring developers to reach out in San Mateo, California.
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